I'm Back.....and I've got help for Moms and others too!

[anniet]

Hey All -

I've been gone for a long time, and it looks like a lot of people I don't know here, but I wanted to come back because I know this is a great place of support and a wealth of information!

After a few years of thinking I was doing Weight Watchers, but I was doing it halfheartedly and then getting discouraged, then stopping.... I found a friend who is going to help me and I am really committed this time! So I plan on using her vast knowledge and coming here as well....and I'm even thinking if I can get fit enough of doing another Disney Half Marathon!!!

My goal is to lose weight and get fit. I'm currently at 165 (and at 4'11" that's weigh too much (pun intended) ) so my goal is to get to 115 - I'd like to be there by Christmas...

Anyhow, my friend is a great resource and I want to share her with anyone who is interested. Right now her site is dedicated to Moms and I'm not one, but I registered in her "chat" section (which is really forums and is free to register) in case I need to pop over and get advice. It is a new site and she could use the support and believe me, she knows what she's doing...you'll know this if you check out her before and after photos....

Thought you all might want to take a peek -

You can check her out at

www.moveitloseitmom.com


I'm glad to be back and can't wait to catch up on what's going on in the WISH community!

 

[tiggerlover]

Welcome back anniet!!! So good to see you here again. I think one thing WISHers learn is that when the going gets tough we need to come back to WISH. I think we have all taken WISH holidays, we get comfortable thinking we can do it on our own, but then we learn that we can't. I came back last year after a lengthy absence and this time I am determined to be here forever!! Good luck in your weight loss efforts, you should stop by the WW thread so you can contribute over there too.

 

[anniet]

Hey Tiggerlover-

Weren't you over in Italy or am I thinking of someone else?

Good to see you again too! I'm afraid at this time I wouldn't have much to contribute to the WW thread. I lost my zeal for it and it became too flexible for me (if you can imagine that!) I found myself eating a lot of 100 calorie snacks, a lot of carbs, not losing weight, not feeling great and then I would QUICKLY give up and just go back to what I was eating before.

My friend (who is a certified nutritionist and trainer) created a plan for me and so far I'm enjoying it and feeling better - it's more like SBD.

But I"m glad to be back on WISH too- It's great to see everyone, old and new!

 

[MelanieC]

ANNIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm so glad to see you here! I just recommitted and came back to WISH - Thanks to Bev whipping me with wet noodles and giving me the push to get my boody back in gear.

I too gained way too much recently. I am at 169.2, but I joined WW's again - but I'm actually doing spark people. For some reason I always need the weight ins for going to the meetings, I can't seem to do it on my own.

I'm so glad your back! We can do this!

 

[AlreadyexcitedGrammy]

Well - what a pleasant way to enjoy my cup of coffee this morning - reading that 2 WISHers ARE BACK

You guys CAN DO it and you know what - as you do - it really helps me remain committed too! and as Melc said - I did have to get out those "wet noodles" for a day or 2 but - she shaped up pretty quick even reported that she has been taking the stairs at her office lately - Annie how about you - stairs or the lazy way ??

Do check out the site Annie has suggested her PT has had some journey!

Be seeing you here on the boards - welcome back!

 

[anniet]

Well, I haven't been going into the office this week- we sold a local supermarket so I've been sitting in their break rooms, but most of them are upstairs (does that count?)

Coach MILI (aka Jacq) from Move It Lose It called me last night to see how I was doing - ON DAY 2! How is that for support? Not to mention she's one of my classmates (I went back to school to finish my BS in Leadership) so I see her EVERY Thursday and every other Saturday too - for the next YEAR! (not going to be able to dodge accountability from her!)

I also was very excited to find out that she is certified in Nutrition as well from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York - I've dreamed of taking their program and if I can find the money I will! So technically she's a Holistic Nutritionist.

The program she has me on is more restrictive than WW especially for the first two weeks, but it's a good one.

And Mel - isn't AEG a gem? No wet noodle with me, just some cold hard facts about me - I asked for them and for her to be honest, for a school project I was doing, and she gave me every bit of truthful ugly that I had to face!!! But I LOVE her for it!

We have great friends here on WISH and we can do it!

 

[MelanieC]

YES - AEG is a wonderful GEM! She is really the reason I'm back and being held accountable. She reached out to me when she hadn't heard from me and I can't thank her enough for caring! What a wonderful group of friends we have here at WISH!

Two days down for me and going strong. Scale has definately moved these past two days. About 2 pounds so I'm excited. Just had my morning bowl of Kashi cereal. Planning on taking ONLY stairs today. I actually had to tell people I'm meet them when others didn't want to take the stairs. I'm trying not to take the Easy way out. I even parked on the 4th floor instead of my usual 3rd. I'm not sure I'll get to do that today since its raining and the 4th floor is on the roof, but at least I have that option on nice days.

 

[tiggerlover]

Hey Tiggerlover-

Weren't you over in Italy or am I thinking of someone else?

Good to see you again too! I'm afraid at this time I wouldn't have much to contribute to the WW thread. I lost my zeal for it and it became too flexible for me (if you can imagine that!) I found myself eating a lot of 100 calorie snacks, a lot of carbs, not losing weight, not feeling great and then I would QUICKLY give up and just go back to what I was eating before.

My friend (who is a certified nutritionist and trainer) created a plan for me and so far I'm enjoying it and feeling better - it's more like SBD.

But I"m glad to be back on WISH too- It's great to see everyone, old and new!

You are not confused, I did spend 8-1/2 years in Italy......that seems so long ago though. We have been back in the US for over 3-1/2 years now!!

Weight loss is all about what works for you, though I am sorry WW didn't work for you, I am so glad that you have found something (and someone) that works.

It is always nice to see one of the old group returning, so I look forward to seeing you around the boards.

Good luck on your journey!!